Category: SNAPPING TURTLE

Determining the exact age of a snapping turtle is itself a challenge. Of course, you can ask the shopkeeper. But there is little hope that the store has kept track of the age of all its turtles. So,...

Snapping turtles live long, at least longer than most dog or cat breeds. People often doubt whether to commit for all those years or not. I prefer researching the lifespan of any turtle species...

Yesterday, I went turtle shopping, and I was shocked to see the pricing of an average snapping turtle in a store. The shop was using its well-built reputation to loot people. Hence, I felt the...

Snapping turtles have an appearance close enough to the alligators. But do not worry. The snappers are not as huge as those animals, and their weight is safe for petting.  The average weight of...

Have you just bought a snapping turtle? Or are you thinking about breeding the species? In any case, sexing the turtle is mandatory. Identifying the gender of a snapping turtle might be a little...

Last week something interesting happened. A team from Nashville Zoo released 16 alligator snapping turtles into the wild. Yes, I know it is not advisable to release turtles. But again, the statement...